Genre Identification
A text explains how hurricanes form using headings, diagrams, and facts.
Informational Text
Two texts teach about perseverance—one is a story, one is informational. What is the SAME?
The theme/message (perseverance)
A text that explains how to build a volcano model.
To inform/teach
What genre would you use to tell a personal story?
Narrative
What type of evidence best proves a text is fantasy?
Magical/unreal elements
A story based on real events but includes made-up dialogue and characters.
Historical Fiction
How does reading multiple genres about the same topic deepen understanding?
It provides different perspectives and details
A story meant to make readers laugh.
To entertain
What genre would you use to explain how something works?
Informational
Which detail best proves a text is informational?
Facts, headings, or real-world information
A poem that tells a story with characters, setting, and a plot.
Narrative Poetry
A poem and an article both discuss identity. What might the poem do BETTER than the article?
Show emotions/feelings through figurative language
An article convincing people to recycle.
To persuade
What genre would you use to convince someone of your opinion?
Argumentative
Why is “This text is about animals” NOT strong evidence?
It’s too general / doesn’t prove genre
A text written to convince readers school uniforms should be required.
Argumentative/Persuasive
Why might an author choose fiction instead of informational text to teach a lesson?
To engage readers emotionally and show the lesson through characters
How does text structure help the author achieve their purpose?
It organizes ideas in a way that supports understanding (ex: cause/effect shows impact)
Why is it important to match genre to audience and purpose?
So the message is clear and effective
What makes evidence STRONG?
Specific, directly supports the claim
A first-person text where the author reflects on a real life experience and lesson learned.
Memoir
What insight can you gain by comparing two texts on the same topic?
A deeper understanding/new perspective (synthesis)
Why would an author use strong emotional language in an argumentative text?
To persuade the reader
How does reading different genres help your writing?
You can use those structures and techniques in your own writing
Explain why evidence is important when responding to texts.
It supports understanding and proves thinking